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I just moved back home after college graduation and I’m already going crazy. I have $0 in savings and only a few thousand in checking. I feel bad leaving my siblings behind but my mental health is already declining and it’s been a day…
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Anonymous 1d

give it a little time to readjust, things can get better. Plus, living at home, even if only for a bit, will help you get some extra in savings so you’ll be more prepared when you do move out. i’m also someone who can’t be at home for more than a few days, so i get it, maybe not the specifics but in general

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Anonymous 1d

I know it must be hard, but try your best to take care of yourself. Find a job and work as many hours as you can so you’re not at home as often and that way we can start saving up money to get your own place.!

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Anonymous 1d

Trust me I understand how you feel. But it will get better, compared to my relationship with my dad in Highschool it’s not good but it’s okay now. We still argue and fight but that just life and I’ve stopped giving energy to it. Work hard and save! Because that’s what I’m doing so that I can afford to live on my own and protect my peace.

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Anonymous 1d

It’s ok baby it’s not forever just remember that. In this economy idk for how long but there is a light at the end of the tunnel just get your money up for now and youll feel more in control

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Anonymous 1d

i’m in the same boat as your right now. Except i’m doing fieldwork for my degree (just graduated, going straight into grad) and will be living with my friend in Baltimore this summer. whenever i come home I lose my mind, and resort back to old coping techniques which make me feel like shit. The best thing I can offer for advice is to leave the house at least once a day. we moved recently so I have no friends locally - I take the bus to the library, do research snd studying, or just fuck around

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Anonymous 1d

*you not we lol

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 1d

It can be painful to hear, but i echo what fellow commenters have said so far - it gets better. Your want/need to leave and find more of yourself in a safer way is valid asf, but right now money is tight. I have a feeling some new opportunities will show up for you, but for right now, try to get out as much as you can. Maybe even a job if possible

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